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UVB Phototherapy (Dermatology)

Also referred to as light therapy, phototherapy is a treatment for skin conditions that involves exposing the skin to certain kinds of light on a regular basis, under medical supervision. The treatment can be carried out in a medical setting such as a psoriasis clinic or doctor’s office or it can be performed at home, using a phototherapy unit.

17 Jan 2017

Subspecialties of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology is a specialization in medicine, but there are also several subspecialties of ophthalmology, which focus on certain diseases or parts of the eyes. This is not a complete list of all subspecialties in the field of ophthalmology, although it is a good overview of the possibilities for ophthalmologists who are looking to further specialize in a certain area.

17 Jan 2017

Symptoms of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): Mild and Severe Infections

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes a viral infection of the respiratory system similar to that of a cold and cough. It is a common illness and will affect most children at least once by the time they reach the age of two years. It can cause a flare up of bronchitis, croup and lower respiratory diseases, such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia if left unchecked.

17 Jan 2017

What is a Transverse Baby?

In the final weeks of pregnancy, babies often settle down in a head down position. However, in rare cases, the baby can be seen lying sideways or in a transverse position, known as malpresentation.

17 Jan 2017

Postpartum / Postnatal Psychosis

Most women go through pregnancy without significant changes in their mental health. Some women, however, enter pregnancy with a history of pre-existing mental illness, and may already be on medication. A few women develop mental illness for the first time during or following pregnancy.

17 Jan 2017

Paternal Depression

Paternal depression is a condition in which a first-time or seasoned father shows symptoms and signs of depression after a child is born. It is becoming increasingly recognized, though its incidence is lower than that seen in mothers.

17 Jan 2017

How is Urine Leakage Treated?

Urinary incontinence is a condition that presents in many forms and is a consequence of many etiologic events.

17 Jan 2017

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Prevention

There is a combination of factors that are thought to contribute to an increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Some of these factors, such as premature birth or low birth weight, cannot be changed but other environmental factors can be altered to help prevent SIDS. These general factors include the sleeping position, sleeping environment, and care of the infant.

17 Jan 2017

Morning Sickness Management

Morning sickness, which involves symptoms of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, is very common for women in the first and second trimester of their pregnancy.

17 Jan 2017

Ocular Larva Migrans

Ocular larva migrans is a rare inflammatory condition of the eye caused by local reactions to the larva of Toxocara species. These are roundworms which infest dogs and cats as their definitive hosts. Toxocara canis (T. cani), which infests dogs, is more commonly implicated than Toxocara cati (T. cati) because dogs deposit their feces in a more indiscriminate manner.

17 Jan 2017

Malrotation of the Gastrointestinal Tract

Gastrointestinal (GI) malrotation, sometimes referred to as incomplete rotation or intestinal nonrotation, is any deviation from the physiological rotation and/or fixation of the GI tract during embryonic development.

16 Jan 2017

Lung Hypoplasia: Management and Prognosis

Pulmonary hypoplasia is a condition where the lungs do not develop properly while a fetus is in the womb. This affects the baby’s ability to breathe independently after birth, as well as heart function, the ability to feed and development in general.

16 Jan 2017

Potential Causes of Longitudinal Ridging

Longitudinal ridging refers to the vertical raised lines present on the nails. There may also be discoloration and thickening of the nails.

16 Jan 2017

What is Longitudinal Ridging?

Longitudinal ridging is found on the nails in the shape of vertical marks or lines running from the base of the fingernail to the top.

16 Jan 2017

Follow Up Care For Phyllodes Tumors

Phyllodes tumors are rare and often benign. They are fibroepithelial tumors that account for less than 1% of all breast cancers.

13 Jan 2017

Intraoperative Monitoring (IOM)

A patient undergoing surgery under anesthesia is usually experiencing a number of disturbances with regard to the normal functioning of several body systems. This means that the patient’s physiological status needsto be monitored at all times. The types of monitoring required vary with the procedure being undertaken.

13 Jan 2017

Gene Targets for in Utero Therapy in Down Syndrome: Potentials and Pitfalls

Every year, 5,300 new babies are born in the US with Down Syndrome (DS). These children face lifelong cognitive disability along with a number of life threatening medical issues including cardiovascular malformations and hematopoietic malignancies.

13 Jan 2017

How to Manage Nail Patella Syndrome

This is a genetic disorder that is likely to affect the nails, kneecaps, elbows, kidneys, and eyes of the individual. The dysplasia can affect a single organ or a combination of symptoms may be seen. Since Nail Patella Syndrome (NPS) is caused by a mutant gene which affects the embryonic development, it has no cure.

13 Jan 2017

Functional Abdominal Pain Syndrome (FAPS)

Functional abdominal pain syndrome (FAPS) is a gastrointestinal disorder which involves chronic or frequent pain that does not result from a specific cause.

13 Jan 2017

Symptoms and Causes of Double Outlet Right Ventricle

Double outlet right ventricle (DORV) is a rare congenital disorder where both of the great arteries, namely the aorta and the pulmonary artery, arise from the right ventricle.

13 Jan 2017